We are pleased to report that the Nethermills counter has been installed in the upper fish pass at Dampark, Ayr. This counter will allow Scottish Government and Ayrshire Rivers Trust to count and video salmon and trout entering and leaving the river via the fish pass. Once the system has been operated for a few […]
At the AGM and Triennium Elections on the 5th April 2022, a new District Salmon Fishery Board and convenor were elected. Members of the new River Ayr District Salmon Fishery Board include: Alan Hill – Barskimming Estate Fishings (Chair) Max Stobbs – Mauchline and Ballochmyle Angling Club Alex Reid – Cumnock Angling Association Robin Wilson […]
Nethermills Hydro Scheme opened earlier this month and after testing the turbine over the last few weeks, they are now producing green energy. Robin Wilson from the DSFB and Stuart Brabbs from Ayrshire Rivers Trust provided comments and input through ought the consultation stages and since the scheme received the green light, ART has had […]
The Ayr DSFB will meet in the Kilmarnock Supporters Club, Mauchline on the 5th April at 7pm for the AGM and Triennial Meeting. This is a public meeting and all are welcome.
After years of deliberation, there are now baffles installed in the Greenock Culvert under the B743 near Muirkirk. This culvert was a difficult obstacle for salmon and trout as water flumed through it and access was only possible during a very short window of opportunity on a rising and falling water. Ayrshire Rivers Trust negotiated […]
